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Post by crimsoncat05 on Oct 12, 2015 3:04:28 GMT
could you get blinds for the individual windows that would raise up from the bottom? that way you could still have some light depending on how high you're rasiing them and how you tilt the slats?
Of course, you'd only be able to raise them as far as the 'lowest' side of the window, so there would still be a triangle of open window that you wouldn't be able to cover... but that would at least minimize any glare.
Or, would it be possible to get sunshades made? here in AZ, we have (custom-made) window screens that we put on the windows in the summer that block 80% of the UV light from coming thru the window. They get put on the outside of the windows with small turn-key thingamajigs to hold them on. (eta: in essence, these would be like putting 'sunglasses' on your windows.)
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Post by happymomma on Oct 12, 2015 3:19:22 GMT
could you get blinds for the individual windows that would raise up from the bottom? that way you could still have some light depending on how high you're rasiing them and how you tilt the slats? Of course, you'd only be able to raise them as far as the 'lowest' side of the window, so there would still be a triangle of open window that you wouldn't be able to cover... but that would at least minimize any glare. Or, would it be possible to get sunshades made? here in AZ, we have (custom-made) window screens that we put on the windows in the summer that block 80% of the UV light from coming thru the window. They get put on the outside of the windows with small turn-key thingamajigs to hold them on. (eta: in essence, these would be like putting 'sunglasses' on your windows.) Hmm...those are both good ideas! I never thought about something that would raise from the bottom! That way they hopefully wouldn't be too noticeable when not in use. I know that they are made of some special kind of glass, thank goodness or we would roast to death, lol. I think the bottom-up shades would be the better solution, unless the sunshades could stay on year around and hold up to our cold temps and snow. If not we'd have to hire someone to put them up and then take them down each year. The windows are actually higher than they look like from this photo as I was standing on a staircase when I took the pic. Even our tallest ladder doesn't reach the peak and when I had the ceilings washed when we moved in, the brought in scaffolding. Thank you for the ideas! I knew you smarties here would be able to help me solve this problem! |
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Post by crimsoncat05 on Oct 12, 2015 3:34:54 GMT
one other solution that people sometimes do here is to put window tinting film on the windows... you may be able to get it done, or do it yourself... again, it should block some of the sun (but also darken the colors) like sunglasses would.
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Post by happymomma on Oct 12, 2015 4:03:26 GMT
I like that idea too!
I'm not worried at all about darkening the room. The wall to the right side of the picture consists of 3 sets of sliding glass doors and there's also another set of sliders not shown, off to the left. Oh, also two big windows in the kitchen. (This is a huge open area, living room, dining room and kitchen.) Waaayyyyy more than enough light for a migraineur. I personally would rather have less windows, but they came with the house, haha.
I think I'm going to look into this option. Not sure where to start. Do you think Home Depot would have this film and install it?
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Post by akathy on Oct 12, 2015 4:09:10 GMT
I'd take that picture into a store that sells blinds and see what options they suggest.
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Post by elaine on Oct 12, 2015 4:20:21 GMT
They can make custom blinds in any shape, including your top row of windows. They would probably recommend something sheer, to filter the sun, but that you wouldn't raise up and down often. Just contact a local company that sells custom blinds and they will come out and take the measurements. It won't be cheap, but definitely can be done.
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Post by akathy on Oct 12, 2015 4:36:39 GMT
They can make custom blinds in any shape, including your top row of windows. They would probably recommend something sheer, to filter the sun, but that you wouldn't raise up and down often. Just contact a local company that sells custom blinds and they will come out and take the measurements. It won't be cheap, but definitely can be done. If you find out what will work and measure them you could always order online. I've ordered name brand custom sized blinds from Blinds Direct (I think that's the name) for a fraction of what the local places wanted. There are a few online blind places I've used it just depends on who had the better sale when I needed to order. |
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Post by caangel on Oct 12, 2015 4:52:28 GMT
I've seen custom shutters in that shape. Our neighborhood was built in the 70s. Lots of trapezoid windows everywhere. We got rid of ours when we remodeled.
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Post by bklyngal62 on Oct 12, 2015 10:11:32 GMT
I like that idea too! I'm not worried at all about darkening the room. The wall to the right side of the picture consists of 3 sets of sliding glass doors and there's also another set of sliders not shown, off to the left. Oh, also two big windows in the kitchen. (This is a huge open area, living room, dining room and kitchen.) Waaayyyyy more than enough light for a migraineur. I personally would rather have less windows, but they came with the house, haha. I think I'm going to look into this option. Not sure where to start. Do you think Home Depot would have this film and install it? Home Depot sells the film but they won't install it. They have film that is just plain and film that has designs like a stained glass look on them. If you are looking for the plain glass film most auto stores sell it for less. |
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